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Communication Studies is a broad degree that can lead to job opportunities in many different fields, such as public relations/advertising, business, media, non-profit, and government. Skills and experiences gained through co-curricular activities, internships, part-time jobs, and volunteering are essential for preparing you to be the best candidate for the most fulfilling job after graduation.

What CanYou Do with a Communication Degree?

As a communication major, you have a competitive advantage. A degree in communication studies prepares you for a wide range of occupations and offers a skill set that employers are demanding more than all others: the ability to communicate effectively.

According to a 2010 American Management Association critical skills survey, effective communication- the ability to synthesize and convey ideas in written and verbal form- is one of the most important skills to have for a long and successful career.

Multiple Options

In today's job market, effective communication skills have never been
more important. According to an American Management Association 2010
Critical Skills Survey, effective communication — the ability to
synthesize and convey ideas in written and verbal form — is one of the
most important skills to have for a long and successful career. Some
graduates with a communication studies major enroll in graduate school
or law school, while others pursue careers in:

Corporate training

Human resources

Sales

Management

Speech writing

Media relations

Corporate mediation

Lobbying

Law

Politics

Education

Advertising

Public relations

Nonprofit agencies (e.g., Peace Corps and Americorps)

The job market is in high demand of employees who have proficient and superior communication skills, including: